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Rutland Group

We are the Rutland Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

From underpass to Nene Way and follow river to Wansford Station.  (coffee at the riverside tables)

From Wansford station follow 'conservation walk' to New Lane

Follow footpath from Elton Rd, round the lake and to Yarwell Mill. 

Past Prebendal Farm... (lunch by the childrens playground)

Diagonally across fields to disused quarry. Right to Sulehay Forest and path round the perimeter back to Wansford.

Sunday, 26 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.4km / 8.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There are 5 stiles on the walk. 

There are cattle and horses in some of the fields.  Dogs are allowed but must be on a lead at all times.

There will be a stop for coffee and another for lunch. Please ensure you have adequate, and suitable, drinks and a picnic lunch with you.

Please consider car sharing arrangements with other members to reduce the pressure on parking spots at the start of the walk.

 

In the event of severe weather, please contact the leader on the day of the walk to check the walk is still on.

Starting point

Grid reference:
TL 07499 99401
Nearest postcode:
PE8 6JN
what3words:
berated.storage.diver
Start time:
10:00 am

We will start from Peterborough Rd. Please park considerately on Peterborough Road, Wansford

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking